NIGP 87555: Orthopedic Device, Veterinary

NIGP 87555 Orthopedic Device, Veterinary is an Item code describing specialized medical equipment and devices used in veterinary orthopedic practice. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reveal a narrower scope than the abstract category name suggests: government procurement here centers on comprehensive veterinary services for animal control and shelter operations, including surgical capabilities, emergency care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services rather than discrete orthopedic equipment itself. The issuing bodies are typically county animal control departments and similar local agencies seeking qualified veterinary practitioners to deliver routine and emergency medical care on an as-needed basis.

Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 264131 in May 2026 to procure veterinary services for its Animal Care & Control division, with proposals due June 4, 2026. The county sought a licensed veterinarian with a minimum of five years of high-volume spay/neuter experience, ability to prescribe medications, and an office location within 150 miles of Pinal County; the selected vendor must carry professional liability insurance of $1 million per claim and aggregate and maintain 24/7 emergency consultations on a preferential basis. The contract term runs from June 17, 2026 through June 16, 2027 with four optional one-year renewals. Payment is rendered upon completion of work within thirty days of invoice submission. No other recent state or local opportunities under this Item code are present in the available source material.